Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Senior Patent Counsel/ Patent Agent, Innovation Law

$257.03k - $311.46k

Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to provide strategic intellectual property counsel across the enterprise. The role focuses on patent prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support business development and innovation protection.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications globally, including drafting, filing, and managing office action responses
  • Provide strategic IP counseling to multiple functional areas and business stakeholders
  • Develop and implement IP strategies to protect innovations and support business goals
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and provide guidance on patentability and infringement
  • Support business development due diligence by evaluating IP portfolios of potential partners and acquisition targets

Requirements

  • Registered to practice before the USPTO
  • 10+ years patent law experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • J.D. degree and state bar admission preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences
  • Advanced degree or scientific research experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong integrity and ability to assess business risk and legal issues

Compensation: $233,670 - $311,462 depending on location (Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA)

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Patent Counsel/ Patent Agent, Innovation Law in San Diego, CA vacancy
  • $233.67k - $311.46k

     ...Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to provide strategic intellectual property counsel across the enterprise. The role...  ...business development and innovation protection. Responsibilities...  ...the USPTO ~10+ years patent law experience in pharmaceutical... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    Bristol Myers Squibb

    San Diego, CA
    8 days ago
  • $220k - $255k

     ...in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy...  ...team.POSITION TITLE:Senior Patent CounselPOSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Patent Counsel (Organic Chemistry) will be responsible...  ...fieldJuris Doctorate from an accredited law schoolBar membership required,... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    1 day per week

    Scripps Research

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Qualcomm Incorporated seeks patent attorneys to manage strategic patent portfolios for semiconductor...  ...role involves coordinating with outside counsel and interviewing examiners to advance...  ...jurisdictions to ensure compliance with laws and practices. Onsite in San Diego, CA.... 
    Senior

    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join a leading Am Law 100 firm in San Francisco, San Diego and Boston. This role offers an exciting...  ..., and achieve results throughout the innovation lifecycle. The team works with clients... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    Direct Counsel

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $136.3k - $186k

     ...Neurocrine Biosciences seeks a Senior Patent Agent to provide intellectual...  ...functional teams to protect company innovations. Responsibilities...  ...and provide patent counseling Draft, file, and prosecute...  ...biologic drugs from in-house or law firm settings Registered... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    Neurocrine Biosciences

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • $257.03k - $311.46k

     ...Senior Counsel position supporting RayzeBio's intellectual property function, focusing on patent strategy and prosecution for radiopharmaceutical programs...  ...portfolios to protect innovations and advance business...  ...and admission to practice law in any U.S. state or District... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    Bristol Myers Squibb

    San Diego, CA
    8 days ago
  • $166.4k - $249.6k

     ...Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group Patent Counsel General Summary: At Qualcomm, intellectual...  ...patent portfolios designed to protect innovation, support licensing opportunities, and...  ...compliance with local practices and laws legal analysis of products, licenses... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Work from home

    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • $286.3k - $367k

     ...Senior Patent Counsel / Director, Intellectual Property Our Mission Our...  ...engaged patent lawyer or patent agent to join a dynamic legal...  ...protect our groundbreaking innovations in cellular programming, computational...  ...knowledge of IP case law and emerging industry trends... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Local area
    Shift work

    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Senior Legal Counsel to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Office About the...  ...forefront of the company's innovation in enterprise AI, hybrid AI...  ...areas such as enterprise AI agents, model and agent platforms,...  ...should have a JD from a top-tier law school, with a preference... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    Confidential

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $160k - $190k

     ...Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation Please note: An active bar license...  ..., we’re seeking accomplished senior attorneys who bring courtroom...  .... We empower our senior counsel with autonomy, trust, and the...  ...breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Tyson & Mendes

    San Diego, CA
    6 days ago
  • $257.03k - $311.46k

     ...resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission...  ...for an experienced patent attorney dedicated to RayzeBio...  ...prosecution, strategic counseling, due diligence, and...  ...developments in patent laws and regulations and ensure...  ...Account.R1606867 : Senior Counsel, Innovation Law... 
    Senior
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Summer work
    Live in
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    RayzeBio

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $160k - $200k

     ...Patent Agent Opportunity At Kumquat Biosciences Kumquat Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotech...  ...with domestic and foreign outside counsel to achieve practical, positive outcomes...  ...years of experience as a patent agent at a law firm supporting clients in the... 
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    Kumquat Biosciences Inc.

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $125k - $228k

     ...Patent Agent Or Patent Advisor (Medtech) Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Advisor (MedTech) to join a leading national law firm's patent counseling and prosecution practice. This position is available in Palo Alto or San Diego. About the Role... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office

    Direct Counsel

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at Dinsmore is seeking a Patent Agent in the Computer Science or Computer Engineering field to join our growing Intellectual Property practice group. This position... 
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Dinsmore Inc

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $120k - $225k

     ...Chemistry Patent Agent Lateral candidates only please, those coming directly from another large firm currently practicing in this same...  ...diligence Direct and applicable experience in a large or mid-sized law firm Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as... 
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Amwap Services LLC

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • $225k - $285k

    Innovation Counsel - Patent Counseling & ProsecutionCooley is seeking an Innovation Counsel to join our...  ...technologies is a key differentiator among law firms. This role will introduce new...  ...concepts to legal professionals and senior executivesAbility to influence and collaborate... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Weekend work

    Cooley

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $235.1k - $353.4k

     ...⁠ Apple is seeking a Sr. IP Counsel to help drive IP strategy and...  ...other legal professionals and senior Apple executives. This includes...  ...often unexplored aspects of the law. We are looking for...  ...intellectual property, including patent law, copyright law, trademark... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Relocation

    Apple

    San Diego, CA
    a month ago
  • $105k - $135k

     ...Patent Prosecution Group MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious practitioners who value collaboration...  ...world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but...  ...world a patent prosecution and counseling practice that is unrivaled in its... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Morrison Foerster

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career... 

    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Qualcomm Incorporated in San Diego, CA is seeking a patent counsel to shape strategy and manage a global patent portfolio, aligning legal depth with Qualcomm’s technology leadership. You will oversee outside counsel, draft responses, interview patent examiners, and... 
    Full time

    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • Job Overview A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property team in Orange County or other California offices. The Patent Agent...  ...intellectual property strategies. Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution matters. Requirements Ph.D.... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    BCG Attorney Search

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $194.6k - $361.4k

     ...Summary Ready to shape the future of innovation at Novartis As Patent Attorney II you will play a pivotal...  ...clear strategic and business-focused counsel to Novartis R&D clients on invention...  ...Apply deep knowledge of national patent law and practice including relevant legal... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Worldwide

    Novartis

    San Diego, CA
    12 days ago
  • $210k - $225k

     ...Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46...  ...collaboration , client service , and innovation . If you are a motivated attorney...  ...supported, we invite you to apply for our Senior Auto Defense Litigation Attorney position... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Diego, CA
    22 hours ago
  •  ...is desired. Candidate must have a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, CA Bar admission and be admitted (or have the ability to...  ...become admitted) to practice before the USPTO as a registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Ph.D preferable but not required if candidate has... 

    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Senior Litigation Counsel / Partner-Level Attorney - ERISA & Financial Services Litigation San Diego / La Jolla, CA...  ...genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    gpac

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...standing to at least one US Bar State ~6+ years of professional experience within the life-sciences space and exposure to FDA counselling ~ Strong exposure to commercial negotiations and agreements ~ Regulatory exposure ideal but not necessary In return, my... 
    Senior

    H&P Executive Search

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Senior Counsel, Toxic Tort and Product Liability Defense About the Company Respected law firm Industry Legal Services Type Law Firm About the Role The Company is seeking a Senior Counsel with a focus on toxic tort and product liability defense.... 
    Senior

    Confidential

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Senior Litigation Counsel About the Company A nationally recognized plaintiffs’ litigation firm handling complex class actions. Industry Law Practice Type Law Firm About the Role The Company is in search of a Senior Litigation Counsel or Partner... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    Confidential

    San Diego, CA
    6 days ago
  • $160k - $190k

     ...Job Description Job Description Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation   Southern California, CA  Join Tyson & Mendes – Senior Counsel...  ...Defense & Consumer Litigation)   Where Trial Excellence Meets Innovation   Please note: An active license with the State Bar of... 
    Senior
    Remote job
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Tyson & Mendes LLP

    San Diego, CA
    14 days ago
  •  ...Senior Counsel, Real Estate About the Company Publicly traded commercial real estate company managing enclosed mall and retail properties...  ...at least 10 years' of experience in transactional real estate law, with a significant background in commercial retail real... 
    Senior

    Confidential

    San Diego, CA
    6 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Patent Counsel/ Patent Agent, Innovation Law. Be the first to apply!